Columbia Museum of Art Museum
Regional art museum with American and international collections
In downtown Columbia, South Carolina, the Columbia Museum of Art presents American and European works, rotating exhibitions and education programs that draw families and school groups.
Columbia Museum of Art at a Glance#
Address: 1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
Website: https://www.columbiamuseum.org
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm, closed Mondays
Admission: Adults $12-15
How to Get to Columbia Museum of Art#
Located at 1515 Main St, downtown Columbia. It is a short walk from the Congaree Riverwalk and the State House. Street parking and nearby municipal garages available; the city transit system (COMET) services downtown stops.
Tips for Visiting Columbia Museum of Art#
- Visit on a Thursday evening when the museum often hosts free or low-cost events and gallery talks.
- See the Thorne miniatures on the upper floor - many visitors miss the intricacy of these period room replicas.
- Use the on-site lockers for larger bags; the museum is compact and crowded exhibits can make bags cumbersome.
Best Time to Visit Columbia Museum of Art#
Indoor attraction best visited year-round; pick weekdays or Sunday afternoon to avoid weekend crowds.
Weather & Climate near Columbia Museum of Art#
Columbia Museum of Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1172 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 115 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 2° - 16° | 7° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 114 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 10° - 25° | 18° | 72 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 15° - 29° | 22° | 81 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 19° - 32° | 26° | 117 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 34° | 28° | 127 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 21° - 33° | 27° | 119 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 11° - 25° | 18° | 79 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 74 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 2° - 15° | 7° | 84 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
